Wedding Party

Gaby LeClerc

Maid of Honor

I’m the maid of honor! I’ve been friends with Taylor for about 5 years, and Rob about 2. I’ve been fortunate to watch them both grow individually and together over the years, witnessing their love blossom into what it is now. I can’t pick just one favorite memory with Taylor, so I’m choosing to talk about one that really speaks to how she is as not only as a friend, but just genuinely as a person. There was a time Taylor dropped what she was doing to come down to my place and help cheer me up. She took me to dinner, we watched the sunset, played video games, she stayed over, we sat on the porch and she taught me about different types of birds and how to identify them. Taylor’s selfless and undeniable love towards others is one of the most pure and grounding things that make Taylor so unique and such a good friend, daughter, significant other, you name it. I think we all know we’re lucky to have a rare gemstone like Taylor in our lives, and it’s exciting knowing she’s entering this next phase of her life with someone who helps her radiate all that she already is.

Tyler Pazik

Best Man

Hi I’m Tyler Pazik, Rob’s best friend for over three years now. My favorite memory with Rob though was when took my conversion van all around Utah and Nevada. Driving through the middle of nowhere, we passed a gas station and Rob said, “Should we stop?” I looked down at a half filled tank and confidently said, “Nah I think we’re good for a little while.”Well we didn’t see a gas station for a lotta while. The anticipation built as we continued to drive through the Nevada wasteland. A “Next gas station 137 miles” sign flew by. Oh boy We were about 15-20 miles from the gas station and we were so low on gas that the van just had dashes displaying instead of how many miles were left. We got to the top of a hill and just put it in neutral at the top, letting gravity take us downwards. We come around the corner and sure enough, the oasis. We thought it was a mirage because it was the ONLY thing in the middle of this desert. Anyways. We made it. The trip was epic. Hit some natural hot springs. Camped right outside a national park. We also ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 24 hours in the Salt Flats outside Salt Lake City where it was literally 1 degree outside, just for fun, which is a whole other story. Can’t wait to create more memories and have Taylor be there as well haha let’s celebrate because Taylor is Rob’s person. I’ve rarely been around another couple that just goes together like these two.

Megan Braunagel

Bridesmaid

Hi I’m Megan! I’m the oldest sister of the bride! It’s safe to say that I’ve literally known her for her entire life and watching her grow into the woman she is today has been absolutely amazing. I think one of my favorite memories with Taylor was actually being on the court with her when our teams were playing against each other in a college tournament. Even though she completely dominated, as she always does, and our time on the court was short lived, the opportunity to be able to play with her and see her up close in action is a memory I will never forget! I’m so happy that she’s found her unicorn, and am beyond excited to see what life has in store for her and Rob! Here’s to making many more memories and identifying new frogs, birds, salamanders and everything in between!

Cody Hughes

Groomsman

Rob and I met as defacto roommates while coaching at the University of West Alabama. What started as a necessity blossomed into a strong friendship! My favorite memory with Rob is the many nights spent on the back porch of the “Hen Den”, playing video games, cooking homemade egg rolls, and drinking sweet tea in Livingston. Every day was filled with joy living with Rob!

Miranda Murray

Bridesmaid

Hi, I’m Miranda. I’m the bride’s younger sister. Having known taylor for my entire life, I don’t think I could go on with life without her. She has been one of my biggest role models, and I’ve been so proud to be able to call her my sister. One of my favorite memories of Taylor was when she used to pick me up from the elementary school bus stop. I remember being so excited that my cool older sister could drive and sometimes she would take me to get ice cream. Getting off the bus and seeing her was definitely the highlight of my day. I am beyond happy that she has found her forever frog. I don’t think I could’ve crafted a better match for Taylor than Rob. My heart is full knowing that theirs are too. I am so excited to celebrate them, not just at this wedding, but everyday down the line. I cannot wait to see these two grow more in love everyday.

Aaron Miles

Groomsman

I met Rob back in 2016 at the University of West Alabama. We became quick friends due to our love for shenanigans, and a good drink. My favorite memory of Rob involves tequila in smoky bar followed by the best hot wings known to man.

Samantha Browning

Bridesmaid

Hello hello! I'm Sam, friend, teammate, confident and fellow frog lover of the beautiful Bride. Taylor and I met in 2018 when we played(and won) our first volleyball tournament together and we've been close ever since.  My favorite memory with Taylor is when we went whale watching in Newburyport. Taylor, prepared as always, showed up with binoculars and a plan for where to sit on the boat to have the best view. We had the most fun day spotting dolphins, whales and the elusive Mola Mola and coming up with marine life puns. When we got back to shore we grabbed a quick lunch and decided that the separate plans we had for the rest of the day weren't as appealing as continuing to hang out together. We chatted and joked while walking around town before finding some rocks overlooking the water and we sat and had a heart to heart for a few hours before parting ways. I'll always remember it. Taylor has this warmth that draws people to her. She is kind and genuine and one of the most supportive individuals I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I'm so excited to watch her and Rob start the next chapter of their lives together. Man, I love frogs ;)

Ethan Vicars

Groomsman

Rob and I were roommates. I had just bought a house and was starting my career in athletics at the University of South Alabama. I moved in on Saturday and Rob came on Sunday. I had only met him once before that day. I knew he was a big "vibes" guy. I had a ton of fun getting to know him while living together. Rob was an awesome roommate. We had some great memories in that house. I commonly refer to it as "our house." The pool parties were epic especially when we worked on landscaping the whole morning. Cheers to the couple!

Bianca Coghi-DeSousa

Bridesmaid

I’m Bianca 🙂 I met Taylor at an RCO B- (volleyball tournament for those who don’t know!) in Taunton. Our first interaction involved zero words. We simply looked at each other, heard the song that was playing, and started dancing, like fools. That’s when I knew she was the one. LOL. But all jokes aside, that’s when I knew she was one of my people. Since then, I saw her frequently during COVID, when we only had two places to play volleyball. SLAM in Marlborough and Teamworks Warwick. We had the best of times during the worst of times. For example, Taylor always brings light wherever she goes, whereas I am a mirror, and reflect what is being shown to me. Together, we were two unstoppable balls of energy that made weird noises every time we got a point whether we were on the same team or not. I bet some would find this annoying AF, but that’s what made me love us even more, LOL. My ultimate favorite memory with Tay was spending time with her in Orlando at volleyball nationals with our team, MILF. From playing volleyball to hanging out by the pool, to her witnessing me crying over Harry Potter World at Univeral Theme Park, we once again had the time of our lives. All in all, I’m so honored to be part of Taylor's big day and create even more fun memories along the way (even though we will probably be ugly crying for a lot of them).

Sean Crowell

Groomsman

Rob and I met when he first started working at Brown University. He moved in with my roommate (his boss at the time) and I. He slept on the couch for about a month when I was told it would only be there “for about a week or two.” I had just torn my Achilles in my right leg and Rob was kind enough to drive me to work everyday and even picked up groceries occasionally for me. Tough to narrow down a favorite memory with Rob and I because even though we’ve only known each other for a short time we’ve had a blast spending time together. If I had to pick it’s between almost getting attacked by a homeless man while on crutches, watching Rob jump out of an Uber or us blasting throwback hits with the occasional Kygo mixed in. Still not sure how he got that piano up there.

Brianna Han

Bridesmaid

Hi, I’m Bri, and I’m one of Taylor’s close friends! It’s hard to choose just one memory of Taylor, because she’s always so fun to be around and each memory is filled with so much love and laughter. A few years ago, towards the beginning of our friendship, we went out for a joint birthday celebration at a hibachi restaurant. Taylor and I got to wear light up kitty headbands as everyone sang to us. We made the cutest boomerang imitating the happy kitty. It was such an amazing time with mutual friends and I wouldn’t have wanted to share that with anyone else! We went bowling afterwards and my cheeks hurt from smiling so much! Taylor is always someone I can share anything with and I know she’s a safe space. Her infectious smile lights up a room and you can’t help but feel the warmth and love radiate from her. It’s a blessing to be included in Taylor and Rob’s celebration of their love. I’m excited to see where the journey takes them and I’m beyond appreciative to have them in my life!

Carl Braunagel III

Flower Man

Betsy Chilcoat

Ring Bearer